Carbon County Friends of Animals

Jim Thorpe, PA

Nonprofit, no-kill cat-only shelter established 1997, caring for abandoned, stray, feral, and abused cats.

Adoption fee From $150,

Hours Daily 12pm-4pm

Areas served Jim Thorpe and the surrounding area, Pennsylvania

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $150,

Cats: $150, includes microchipping.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Carbon County Friends of Animals at 570.325.9400 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Carbon County at a glance

Population 65,382

Housing units 34,417

Est. households with a cat 8,749

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau. It is a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $150, including microchipping.

What are your hours?

Open daily, 12pm to 4pm.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Carbon County Friends of Animals at 570.325.9400 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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